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I hired Brian after I was hurt on an offshore oil platform. I would recommend Brian and his law firm to anyone who needed a good injury lawyer, and especially any offshore worker. . ..

Jackie R

Houston, Texas
Brian and his staff are courteous and professional, and they work diligently to make sure the client transitions through the process as easily and comfortably as possible.

Your sincere and satisfied client,

Steve T.

Houston, Texas
I was hurt on a boat offshore. Brian and
his law firm worked hard on my case. The settlement he got for me will
take care of my financial needs for the rest of my life. If you are
looking for someone to take your interests at heart Brian and his law
firm can give you the attention your case deserves.

Tim M.

Austin,
Texas
There are only a small number of attorneys who could handle such a complex case as mine, and Brian was at the top of the list. His response time is unsurpassed, replying within minutes to my initial enquiry. He has an instinctive understanding of the legal issues, and consummate people skills, an essential attribute in the negotiation phase of any litigation. Thanks to Brian the case was settled favorably within a year.

Steven S.,

Wales, U.K.
Brian, your book was a real eye-opener. If I had read your book sooner, I would have avoided a lot of costly mistakes.

Captain Jim Vickers
I was hurt on an offshore oil rig. I was unable to work or get proper medical care from the company. I was referred to Brian by another law firm because that firm knew Brian specialized in Jones Act cases. Brian settled my case in less than 12 months. The settlement will enable me to take care of my family financially for a long time. I would highly recommend Brian and his firm to any injured worker.

Freddy N.,

Lufkin, Texas

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Tugboat Accidents and the Jones Act

When a maritime worker is injured in a tugboat or towboat accident, it is not uncommon to be unable to return to work in the same capacity. Captains and crewmembers on tugs and tows have been known to suffer serious maritime injuries. The nature of the work associated with the maritime industry is dangerous.

The list of potential injuries from a tugboat accident is long and includes:

Traumatic brain injury or head trauma
Herniated disc or bulging disc
Spinal cord injury
Paralysis
Permanent disability
Burn or disfigurement
Death

These injuries can be the result of chemical exposure, wet surfaces, defective equipment, vessel collisions and other hazardous events. Often times, the accident and the related factors have to do with negligence of the vessel owner, crewmembers and/or operators. When a vessel owner does not provide a safe work environment or if the crew is not properly trained, the outcome can be disastrous.

If you have been injured in a tug accident or other vessel accident, you may be entitled to compensation under the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a federal law that provides legal protection for injured seamen. To recover damages under this law, you must be classified as a seaman, which is someone who is a crewmember of a vessel or has been assigned to a fleet of vessels.

The Jones Act allows you to pursue damages when negligence caused your tow accident. Compensation could include lost income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, disfigurement and mental anguish. For more information regarding Jones Act damages and your rights as an injured seaman, contact an experienced Houston maritime attorney at the Law Offices of Vujasinovic & Beckcom, P.L.L.C. at 713.224.7800 or 877.724.7800.

Be sure to order Maritime Accident Attorney Brian Beckcom’s book, Insider's Guide to Winning Your Maritime Injury Case, which levels the playing field between offshore workers and the companies they work for.